Job Description

As a Senior Operations Engineer at Amazon, you will lead cross-functional projects focused on developing sortation and distribution solutions. This role involves managing project lifecycles, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of engineering solutions while traveling up to 80% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
8+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation
Experience managing the lifecycle of cross-functional projects, implementing automated equipment and/or integrated systems
Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.)

Responsibilities

Work independently with internal and external teams to successfully manage the lifecycle of challenging projects
Actively participate in firm engineering reviews and impact proposed solutions
Partner with internal teams and external vendors to set project priorities and drive schedules
Lead and coordinate execution efforts in delivering systems and automated equipment designs
Lead effective meetings and document discussions, decisions, and future steps
Communicate project status, risk analysis, and mitigation plans
Articulate system and/or equipment designs to internal customers and partner teams
Manage change order controls, purchase orders, and invoice validation/approvals
Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Identify and lead process improvement initiatives

Benefits

Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.